If you 'popped' the passenger side you may have broke the bracket that holds it against the back side of the block - it just slides in AND out once the two bolts on the bracket are removed.

I prefer assurance of not cracking the ATX case so I didn't 'pry' on the drivers side. Instead I ordered one of these for $34/free shipping - OTC7508 and used it with a loaner slide hammer and 'claw' attachment.

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Replaced #4 Piston, Rings, Rod+Bearings, AERA Re-Manufactured Cylinder Head and a light Hone. Then CLEANED the hell out of everything.
60k+ miles.

The new axle compared to the old axle, side by side, showed no differences?

What brand are the new axles?

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Member of the Dropped Valve Seat Club.
Replaced #4 Piston, Rings, Rod+Bearings, AERA Re-Manufactured Cylinder Head and a light Hone. Then CLEANED the hell out of everything.
60k+ miles.

Thank you for stating that explicitly. It removes any doubt or confusion that they are original\previously working axles that are undamaged and serviceable on a known running car. Good luck - maybe someone else knows what went wrong.

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Member of the Dropped Valve Seat Club.
Replaced #4 Piston, Rings, Rod+Bearings, AERA Re-Manufactured Cylinder Head and a light Hone. Then CLEANED the hell out of everything.
60k+ miles.

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